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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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